The results of a survey released May 31 found that just 52 percent of Michigan businesses are satisfied with the quality of employees coming out of Michigan high schools and colleges. Of the 850 businesses surveyed, 57 percent believe high schools are at least somewhat challenging, and 36 percent believe these schools do a good job of providing relevant classes. The survey was conducted for the Your Child coalition and The Detroit News.
A version of this article appeared in the June 07, 2006 edition of Education Week